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Acres of Help Banquet
41ST ANNUAL OYSTER SUPPER
The DeWitt-St. Charles American Legion is hosting their annual Oyster Supper on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Camp Doughboy. Tickets are $25. Contact any Legionnaire or Johnny Purdy at 830-7618 or Perry Simpson at 509-3262.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY
First Christian Church of DeWitt will celebrate their 100th Anniversary on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Fellowship begins at 9:00 a.m. and Worship Service begins at 10:15 a.m.
HEALTHY HEART IN ARKANSAS COUNTY
The HEALTHY HEART IN ARKANSAS COUNTY program will be held in DeWitt at PCCUA’S Community Room Monday, February 23rd from 12:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Speaker: Liz Mercer, R.N. with the Arkansas Department of Health. Register before February 20 by calling Nia Rieves at 870946-3506 ext 1614. (seating is limited) Finger foods and drinks will be provided.
BLACK HERITAGE PROGRAM
St. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 156 St. Olive Loop, near DeWitt will host a Black Heritage Program Sunday, February 15 beginning at 2:30pm. The theme: “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”. Guest speaker is Rev. Willis Walker of First Baptist Church, Highland Park, Little Rock. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
By Shelly Faulkner The third annual Acres Of Help Fundraiser Banquet was held Saturday, February 7th at the DeWitt High School Cafeteria. Acres of Help was started in 2012 by Thayn Morton when he noticed a long line in front of The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry and realized there was a need for food in our area. Thayn along with many farmers and businessmen formed Acres of Help and through this organization it has benefited several charities including The Christian Charitable Clinic, Men’s Ministerial Alliance, CASA, Dana’s House, Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, Food Pantry in Gillett, and
the Backpack Programs for Gillett and DeWitt school children. The group’s slogan is “Making a Difference Everyday”. As one seed multiples to yield many, the dollars donated from one acre are multiplied through the funding of existing charities and the group is able to yield exponential help and truly make a difference on a daily basis. Local farmrelated businesses donate items for the auction, which includes crop dusting, seed, farm chemicals, and other farmrelated products and services. Door prizes from local businesses included everything from candles to ice chests
to jewelry. The banquet featured a delicious steak dinner prepared by Stanley Lovett. Area farmers are being asked to consider donating the equivalent of one acre of income to Acres of Help. All donations are tax deductible. Funds can be mailed to Acres of Help, Inc., P.O. Box 696 DeWitt, AR 72042. Organizations needing assistance can obtain a copy of the Acres of Help requisition Form by contacting Brad Chambless by e-mail at bchambless@mebanking.com or P.O. Box 632, DeWitt, AR 72042.
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Saturday Night on the Corner Sat Nite on the Corner is now into its third year. The fellowship hall is now newly renovated which has been blessed by Dr. David Bush. Maybe you haven’t been to this gathering before. Maybe it time to just get out of the house and try something new; something positive in your life. Then this is the time and place to celebrate with us and add blessings to our place on 2/14/2015 at 5:30pm. Rev. George Crumbly, our guest speaker, has been with us before as the pastor of Humphrey United Methodist Church. Martha Downing, music director from St. Andrews United Methodist of Little Rock, comes bringing her gift of music. These blessed individuals bring together their testimonies of ministries. During this gathering we will be sponsoring Methodist Family Health by bringing gifts of children’s socks and underwear, paper products, toothbrushes/toothpaste, twin sheets and crib sheets, backpacks, towels/wash clothes, and recreational items. Come and bring everyone so they might receive their blessing during this gathering. Remember to be apart of the bigger picture! Be thankful as we help our community and families. Continue to support in our efforts 309s in Dewitt detention center by collecting toiletries and monetary donations will be accepted for the PET projects, ALS Wonderland of AR, Dana’s House in DeWitt and PAWS in Prison of Arkansas. We are located half way between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165 in the bend of the road (across from the famous café, Rice Paddy Too). It is truly time travel as we come and gather together in the time of fellowship bringing your group. Come hungry for food is provided. Everyone is welcomed to the worship experience and fellowship. We will have more to come on the second and fourth Saturday nights of each month. For more information you may also contact Rev. Mary Welch at 870-830-5727 or email strawbossmary@yahoo.com
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Big La Grue Missionary Baptist Church February 26, 27, 28, 2015 7pm each evening
RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical
Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at PCCUA Community Room. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Bull Pen. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at Arkansas County Health Dept. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.
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PCCUA-DeWitt staff showing their support of “Wear Red” Day. Back row: Diane Fisher, Shawanna Wansley, Debbie Thigpen, Kim Rawls, Carolyn Turner, Diane Hobb, Phyllis Fullerton, Julius Johnson; Front row: Joe Fitzpatrick, Nia Rieves, Ronda Goldman, April Herring, Teresa Duprey and Tammy DeBerry
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Mardi Gras Ball at PCCUA
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in New Orleans...7th Campus Foundation Mardi Gras Ball is scheduled for February 14, 2015 at PCCUA DeWitt from 7:00 til 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per individual or $100 per couple. There will be an open bar plus specialty drinks, heavy hor d’oeuvres, entertainment will be provided by UAM Jazz Combo, Phillip Rawls on guitar. There will be over 75 silent and live auction items with Arkansas County auctioneer Doug Stovesand. Some of the featured raffle prizes are buy a duck decoy for a chance to win a Pirogue Boat donated by Menard Manufacturing or buy a bucket of sand for your chance to win a diamond valued over $1,000.00 sponsored by Sissy’s Log Cabin. Diana Graves says, “This is one of our key fundraisers for the foundation and it is always a lot of fun. We hope everyone can join us for this special night.” Dressy casual is the attire for the evening. All donations are tax deductible payable to PCC Foundation. Contact Left to right: Mary Jennings, Ann Fly, Donna Vittitow, Diana Graves on the PCCUA DeWitt Campus at 870Belvia Rodgers, Diana Graves 946-3506 ext. 1608 for more information.
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Obituary Mrs. Willie Faye Hudson Mrs. Willie Faye Hudson, 77 of Dewitt died February 4, 2015 at her home in Dewitt. Born March 1, 1937 in St. Charles, Ar., she was the daughter of the late Howard Stowe and Bessie Adams Stowe. She received her early education in the St. Charles Public School. She loved watching T.V. and taking care of her family. She was a housewife. Mrs. Willie was preceded in death
by her husband; Lonnie Hudson and (1) Brother; Howard Stowe, Mrs. Willie is survived by (1) Son; Hal (Lynn) Johnson, (3) Daughters; Pam (Mike) Sebren of Bryant, Ar., Jeanie Mannis of Dewitt, Ar., and Lee Johnson of Davidson, NC.(1) Brother; Jerry (Rita) Stowe of Benton, Ar., (2) Sisters; Kathy (James) Knowlton of NLR. Ar., Bobbie (Gary) Spriggs of Whitehouse,
Tx., (9) Grandchildren, (5) Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to cherish her memory. Graveside service was held Sunday February 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m at Dewitt City Cemetery in Dewitt with Bro. Steve Mannis officiating, service was entrusted to Mc Kinzie Funeral Home of Dewitt.
Obituary Virginia Lehmann Virginia M. Parker Lehmann 90, of Gillett died Friday February 6, 2015 at the Dewitt City Hospital in Dewitt. Born in Gillett she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Alta Parker. Virginia was a small business owner and a housewife. Virginia enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards cooking and flowers. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Marvin Lehmann, (1) Daughter; Tamara
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Trice, (2) Brothers; Herbert and Homer Parker, (1) Sister; Irene Bauer and (1) Granddaughter; Patricia Trice. Virginia is survived by (2) Sons; Marvin Jr. (Ann) Lehmann of New Caney, Tx., and Wesley (Beth) Lehmann of Dewitt, Ar., (1) Daughter; Cheryl (Perry) Pfaffenberger of Dewitt, Ar., (1) Brother; Sam Parker of Jacksonville, Ar. Grandchildren; Kirk, Tate, Tammy, Les, Jana, Terra, Jessica, Teresa, Jeff, Tracy, Julie, Tammy, Keith, Joy, Tim and a host of other relatives and friends to cherish her memory. Memorial service will be Saturday February 14, 2015 at 1030 a.m at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett with Bro. Chad Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Gillett Cemetery by Mc Kinzie Funeral Home of Dewitt.
Community Briefs
Hello and greetings to you all! February is black history month and we will feature a famous African American inventor each week. This week we feature Garrett A Morgan. Mr. Garrett invented the first chemical hair straightener (The perm) at the age of 18. He also obtained a patent for the gas mask in 1914; it was two years later before it actually took off. He also received a patent for the traffic signal in 1923. The patent was later purchased by General Electric. He was only educated to the 6th grade level. CHURCH NEWS: There are many doors waiting for your entrance each Sunday! We welcome you all to come out and fellowship with our church family at First Baptist located at 312 N May, Dewitt. Sunday school is 9:45 am; Regular service is at 11:00 am. Pastor Edward Parker is our pastor. Every 4th Sunday is youth Sunday. We are encouraging all parent s to bring your children to fellowship with us. We are geared up for a great year! Mark your calendars for all upcoming events: March 2,
2015, Homecoming for those near and far that would like to come out and celebrate with us. Rev Charles Boyd will be delivering the message. Revival--- September 9th, 10th, 11th @ 7:00 pm each night. Church Anniversary---November 2nd, 2015 @ 3:00 pm ----Rev Arthur Hughes Choir Anniversary—May 4th 2015 @ 3:00 pm ----Rev Arnett Dodson Pastors Anniversary –December 13, 2015 @ 3:00 pm----Pastor Cedric Hawkins Newly Elected Officers for First Baptist Choir are: ChaplainBrother Perry Bledsoe, Choir Director-Sis Denise Duncan, President –Sis Gwen Duncan, Vice President –First Lady Debbie Parker, Secretary –Sis Ora London, Treasurer--Sister Mary Alice Bronson. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Concerned Citizens of Dewitt meeting is held every 1st Monday of each month at 5pm at Nichols Church Pastor Cash. Many topics are discussed including the proposed Boys and Girls Club. We will also be attending city council meetings that are held every 2nd Monday of
each month at 6pm as a group. I would like to congratulate Jetta Williams on her upcoming marriage on February 14th. God bless you! We are planning events for the youth that will take place prior to the Boys and Girls Club. You are invited to come out to the meetings for more information. SICK LIST: KAREN DUNCAN, PATRICIA GRAYSON, PEGGY BATEMAN, CAL BURSE, DELORES BRADFORD, MARY JANE WRIGHT, GENE JOYNER, KIM (Joyner) TAYLOR FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS: Feb 8-Ada Beleford, Feb 9-T.J. Dabner, Bobby Green Feb 17-Jackie Jacobs Feb 18-Twana Nuniss, Katese Joyner, Daniel Kelly, Jeffrey Joyner, Feb 19-Tashona Joyner, Trammel Bradford Feb 23- Armella Wright, Deja Coleman Question--- Can you be sure your salvation will last? Scripture: “Being Confident of this very thing that which at begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
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Jody Clark JoAnn “Jody” Clark, 63 of Houston, TX passed away January 24, 2015. She was born March 29, 1951 in Ward, AR to Carl Travis Clark of DeWitt, AR and the late Leota Tressie Clark. JoAnn or Jody as she was called by her family, never met a stranger. She had the ability to make everyone feel as if they were her best friend. She is survived by her husband Leonard Turner of Houston, TX, three daughters: Tressie Renee Sadler of Tulsa, OK, Keisha Lyne Hoover Mares of Houston, TX and Christy Michelle DodsonGodwin of White Hall AR. Nine grandchildren: Amanda, Laruen, Justin, Erica, Curtis, Forrest, Allison, Trey, and Erin. Eight great-grandchildren: Braden, Wyatt, Jordan, Cody, Kelsey, Andrew, Arrianna, and Nichole. Two sisters: Betty Dehart of Pine Bluff, AR, and Robbin Black of Logan, UT. Three brothers: Gary Clark of White Hall, AR, Kevin Clark of Lonsdale, AR, & Billy Clark of DeWitt, AR, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Leota Clark, two brothers: Carl Clark Jr, and Dennis Clark, and one grandson Dustyn. The family will hold a graveside memorial service February 14, 2015 2:00pm, at the family cemetery in DeWitt, AR.
Obituary Hazel McCann Hazel Faye Luebke McCann, age 93, of St. Charles died Monday, February 9, 2015. She was born June 3, 1921 in Crockett’s Bluff to John Fredrick and Mary Katherine Fuches Luebke who preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her husband, James McCann and brother, Ralph Luebke. She was a military wife for 30 years while her husband, James, served in the U. S. Air Force. She was a member of St. Charles Baptist Church. Survivors include her children: Jamie Rasor (John) of Greenfield, IN, John McCann (Marion) of Ruston, LA, George McCann (Brenda) of Mabelvale; brother: Virgil Luebke of Maumelle; sister: Katherine Marshall of Ethel, 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, February 13th at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, DeWitt with burial at St. Charles Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Rosemary Ellis Slay was born in DeWitt on October 25, 1926, and died on March 18, 2014 at the age of 87 in Hazelhust, Ms. where she lived. She was preceded in death by her mother Edna Ellis and her father Charles Ellis, both of DeWitt, her husband George Slay of Hazelhurst, Ms., her daughter Kathleen Slay Russell of Oxford, Ms., Leslie Slay of Jackson, Ms. and her son George Slay of Las Vegas, Nv.. Also preceding her was her brother Charles (Sock) Ellis of Kansas and her sister Ella Ruth (Tootsie) Smith of Gillett, AR. She is survived by 3 grandchildren, and two nieces Becky McGahhey and Gail Briggs. Funeral services were held at Sardis Cemetery. Rose was a member of First Baptist Church in Hazelhurst.
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4-H Method Demonstration
Front Row: Chloe West, Rachel Goldman, Shasta Batchelor, Connor Henry, Joshua Goldman; Back Row: Rob Phillips, Will Phillips, Destiny Brown, Lizzy Bronson, Erika Black, Emily Mitchell
Grant Beckwith, CEA – Agriculture A demonstration is a method of teaching. You show how while you tell why. That is just what Arkansas County 4-H’ers did on January 26 at the 4-H Method Demonstration Activity at Phillips Community College in Stuttgart. MC’s for the event were: Lizzy Bronson, Sr. 4-H Council President and Allie Hill Jr. 4-H Council President. 4-H members participating were: Seniors: Destiny Brown – “Laws & Facts”, Sweepstakes Erika Black – “Foods & Nutrition”, Blue Lizzy Bronson – “Public Speacking”, Blue Juniors: Will Phillips – “Entomology”, Sweepstakes Rob Phillips – “Pets”, Blue Chloe West – “Mules”, Blue
Rachel Goldman – “Poultry”, Blue Shasta Batchelor – “Flowers”, Blue Cloverbuds: Connor Henry – “Photography”, participation Emily Mitchell – “Community Service”, participation Josh Goldman – “Duck Hunting”, participation Arkansas County 4-H offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. To learn how to become a 4-H member or volunteer leader in Arkansas County, contact the Cooperative Extension Service at (870)946-3231 or (870)673-2346 or visit http://www.uaex.edu/counties/ arkansas.
First Electric Accepting Scholarship, Youth Tour Applications First Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its scholarship program and the 2015 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to the nation’s capital. High school seniors whose parents or guardians are First Electric members may apply for one of five $2,000 scholarships that the cooperative awards each year. To be eligible for the scholarships, which are funded through Operation Round-Up, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average through their senior year of high school and attend an accredited institute of higher learning in Arkansas
on a full-time basis. High school juniors whose parents or guardians are First Electric members may apply for the Youth Tour, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 10-18. To enter, juniors must submit an application. A select number of applicants will be interviewed. Both applications are available under the “Community” tab at www.firstelectric.coop and at any First Electric office. Applications are due by March 17 for the Youth Tour and by April 1 for the scholarship program. They may be dropped off
Gillett News By Darla Grantham I look forward to reading the news regarding your family and friends! Contact Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu. Grace Church Ministry Grace Church Gillett will begin hosting
Thankful Thursday the last Thursday of the month beginning February 26, 2014. Meals for those in need will be provided in carry out form available from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the church on Main Street. Delivery is available for shut-ins.
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Parent Teacher Conference to be Held DeWitt Public Schools will hold the second of two scheduled parent teacher conferences for the year on February 12 from 2-7 p.m. at all schools throughout the district. The most important goal of parent-teacher conferences is to help children succeed in school. These conferences allow parents to meet with teachers to share information about your child’s strengths and discuss any areas of concern. They allow parents the opportunity to work together with the teacher to help strengthen each child’s skills. The conference can also be used to strengthen parent teacher relationships. A strong relationship between home and school helps children achieve success. Students will be dismissed early on February 12th in order for parents and
teachers to meet. Dismissal times are: DeWitt Elementary School 1:10 pm - K-1 car riders 1:20 pm - 2-3 car riders Bus riders- 1:30 p.m. Gillett Elementary School Car riders and walkers 1:10pm Bus riders 1:20pm Middle School/High School 1:15 all students dismissed Busses will run at 1:30 Students will also be out of school on Friday, February 13 as a scheduled professional development day for teachers. If you are unable to attend parent/teacher conference or have questions about setting up a conference time please call your child’s school.
Acres of Help, Inc.
“Making a Difference Everyday” The Directors of Help, Inc. would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of the donors, attendees, and supporters of our 3rd Annual Fundraising Banquet. It was a tremendous success, and most certainly could not be possible without the support of area farmers and agribusinesses. A special thank you goes to Stanley Lovett and his staff for preparing another amazing dinner, as well as, Carol Simpson, Katie Sollars, and the DeWitt High School EAST Lab for producing the video presentation. We are also very thankful for our families support and assistance, because without them, we would not be able to achieve the awesome success that Acres of Help, Inc. has been able to attain. We pledge to continue our endeavor in supplementing and enhancing the local charitable organizations for the betterment of our citizens. Our concept is simple and based upon agriculture - plant one seed and let it multiply into many. Acres of Help, Inc. provides funds to existing local charities, so that they can multiply the benefit of those funds to the people in need. To that end, we encourage any non-profit or charitable organization who has a need to contact one of the directors of Acres of Help, Inc. for information on how to apply for assistance. Again, we sincerely appreciate your support, and are so thankful to be truly blessed to reside in an area where “Making a Difference Every Day” is the rule rather than an exception. “And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou request, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I am the LORD your God.” Leviticus 23:22
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City Holds Town Meeting Concerning Leaf Burning Issue
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Approximately 60-70 people exercised their constitutional rights to assemble and express their opinions concerning the issue of leaf burning January 26 at the Community Center. “The purpose of this meeting tonight is to gather information and get input from citizens of the community as to your desires, preferences, or questions about the disposal of leaves,” Mayor Ralph Relyea told those in attendance. As people arrived, they were given the opportunity to sign up to either speak out against or in favor of a possible leaf burning ban within the city limits of DeWitt. The mayor drew numbers to determine the order of speakers, thus giving everyone a chance to speak. Citizens were then given 10 minutes to express their views on the issue. According to Deputy City Clerk Melanie Adams, approximately 30 people signed up, but a few forfeited their turn when their number was called. Although opinions on the issue seemed to be divided, a little more than half who spoke, spoke against leaf burning and in favor of passing a ban. Some cited personal stories and reasons why they supported a ban, while others admitted that they started out opposing it but changed their minds as they learned more information about the health hazards. “As a citizen of this community, I felt like it was my responsibility to do some research and study the issue. I have always been and will always be a proponent of an individual’s rights and that is not going to change, but what I learned about the effects of burning leaves changed my mind,” Julie Simpson said.
Stacey Carr, who brought this issue before the Council last June with her mother, Mary Carr, spoke in favor of a ban due to the fact that her daughter suffers from severe asthma as well as a heart condition that is exasperated by the use of an inhaler and requires the use of a defibrillator. “I’m fighting for my child. And I think each one of you, if you had a child with a condition like mine, you would be fighting for your child, too. All I’m asking for is clean air.” Carr’s mother, Mary Carr, who has spent the past several months sharing information about the health hazards of smoke, told those in attendance, “You cannot compare life and leaves.” At the January city council meeting, Mary Carr had informed council members that the Godfrey Thomas Foundation would donate money for the cost of a leaf vacuum contingent upon the city passing a burn ban by the end of February. At the town meeting Carr also suggested that the city could possibly use the new biodiesel being manufactured here in DeWitt as the fuel source, which would help lower the cost even more. She also suggested that the collected leaves could be disposed at a mulch site at the city’s recycling center, which the city would not need a permit for. Residents could then use them later as mulch for their gardens during planting season. Those who oppose the possibility of a ban cited several reasons such as financial constraint, lack of manpower on the part of the city for removal and disposal of leaves, an individual’s right to do what they wish and convenience. Thelma Wood said that due to the
number of trees on her property, she was not able to rake them to the curb for the city to pick them up. “But I am able to rake those leaves up and burn them,” Wood said. Bob Paxton, who worked for the City of DeWitt for 33 years, said the city did not have the time and the money. He noted that the problem is compounded by leaves falling all at once, and that poses an extra strain on time and finances. “It would be nice to know that the City of DeWitt could afford to do this, but I know by heart that they cannot. And we cannot stand anymore taxes,” Paxton said. Glenda Kiestler, who also spoke out against a burn ban also cited financial strain on part of the citizens. “There’s no more money in our households to give,” Kiestler said. Floyd Earl Cox reported to those present that 300 people polled in the area had signed a petition opposing a ban. He also pointed out several other factors that cause allergies in this area of the state other than leaf burning, “Most of the poor air quality we have in this town is not from burning leaves. It is from farming and poisoning ourselves. We spray for mosquitoes, and that has a big impact,” Cox said. “I know that the council has a tremendous responsibility in their hands,” Mary Carr told the group. The DeWitt City Council plans to vote on the issue at their next meeting in February. “There are several different sides to this dilemma. The Council has a major decision to make,” Relyea said.
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FAITH & RELIGION
A Clean Heart By Pastor Steve Ellison The word “heart” appears in the Bible approximately 726 times depending on your translation. Likewise, the word “hearts” appears 122 times. The human heart is one of the most important topics in the Word of God. Genesis 6:5 states that very early in human history things had gotten very bad, “Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” (NASU) Genesis 8:21 states, “For the intent of man’s heart is evil from his youth. (NASU) Jeremiah 17:9-10 describes the human heart, telling us that only God understands it, and proclaims that a day of reckoning is coming, “The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds.” (NASU) Because of his murder and adultery, King David received a pretty clear, up-close and personal picture of the condition of the human heart. Seeing the condition of our own heart is pretty scary and downright
devastating. If we focus on that very long it will destroy us. We must understand that this vision of our heart is designed to drive us to Jesus. Psalm 51 is evidence that David understood what the proper response was once Nathan confronted him with his sin. David wrote, “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity And cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, I have sinned And done what is evil in Your sight, So that You are justified when You speak And blameless when You judge.” (Psalms 51:2-4 NASU) David knew that while he had done great harm to humans, the main problem with his sin was that it was mainly against God. David clearly agreed with God that he (David) was wrong and God was absolutely justified in judging him. That is the first step in being reconciled to God. David also went to the only source of cleansing. David cried to the One he had offended, asking to be thoroughly cleansed. David had known the Lord, but his sin had broken the fellowship he had previously enjoyed with the Lord. Psalms 51:7-12 tells how that sweet fellowship can be
restored, “Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness, Let the bones which You have broken rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins And blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit.” (NASU) God is a good God, a gracious God, a merciful God. While we were still sinners, God the Father sent His Son to die for us. This is where forgiveness is found, whether you are a backslidden believer or one who is still lost in his sins, destined for eternal separation from God. We must agree with God that we have sinned against Him and cry out for His mercy and forgiveness. Christ on the cross is clear evidence that God stands ready to extend mercy upon mercy and grace upon grace to the repenting sinner who throws himself on His mercy. ……...pastorsteve8800@gmail.com
WEEKLY SERMON
Courage in the Face of Evil By Tom Smith Without it, we’re more like a fair-weather sailboat without a rudder than we are an Artic icebreaker. Last week’s hideous execution of a Jordanian pilot once again reminded us what this War on Terror is all about. I didn’t see the video nor do I want to see it; neither do I want to hear the blood-curling screams that evidently erupted from his lips as his body was consumed by flames set by the demonic disciples of ISIS. But, their flagrant disregard for human life—even if he was a combatant enemy—reveals once again what can happen when religion gets sick. And, dear Reader, once again we are called upon to courageously respond to these barbaric acts with force, for failure to do so will ensure that one of these days those dastardly deeds will be coming to a neighborhood near us. It was Edmund Burke, an Irish political philosopher in the 1700’s, who said “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Thus, it’s clear that we as a nation can ill afford to sit by and idly do nothing other than engage in political rhetoric or political correctness; otherwise, we shall surely regret it in the days ahead. I’m as war-weary as anyone else. I, too, long for a time of peace where neighbors can dwell together in peace and harmony. But, I’m also a realist who knows that we must remain vigilant and courageous in our fight against evil, regardless of what face or shape it takes. Does that mean we must try to be the world’s police force, as some have accused us of being? No, not at all; however, as one of the leaders of the free world we must continue leading the way in the fight to protect and defend the freedoms we enjoy and too often take for granted. Sure, it’s expensive and puts a strain on our economy. Sure, it puts our men and women in harm’s way, causing some to spill their blood on foreign soils for people whose culture, views and values are far different than our own. But, again, dear Reader, as we’ve seen repeatedly through the past 30-40 years, this evil seemingly
knows no fear and is aggressively pursuing an agenda of world domination. In reality, it’s the same perverted, demented agenda Hitler and every other deranged dictator has had down through the years. Thus, again, we must once again with firm resolve do what is necessary to thwart their advance. The king of Jordan did after the killing of their pilot. A former military general trained in special ops, King Hussein (supposedly) donned his flight suit and flew a bombing mission against the terrorists. He didn’t just talk about doing something; he did it. And, he came to Washington to ask assistance from our nation in their fight against ISIS. He knew it wasn’t about the Muslim faith—for he is a Muslim, too; neither is it an Arab problem. It’s a fight between right and wrong, good and evil, light and darkness. Therefore, we must act soon and we must act decisively by joining Jordan and the other Middle Eastern nations in their battle against these radical fundamentalists. For a long time we’ve wanted these nations to rise up and combat these forces and they are. As we used to type in typing class, “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.” The dying voice of that Jordanian pilot as he was consumed by the flames cries out for it. The pleas for mercy from the two Japanese citizens right before their beheading cry for it. The frightened screams of the Iraqi children being killed in front of their parents demand it. We must act and act now. Get on the phone this week and call your senators and congressmen, urging them to ramp up the pressure on the President and administration. Our failure to do something will certainly ensure the recent sights and sounds of such horrendous acts will surely escalate. May God help us to be courageous and faithful in our task. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@ hotmail.com).
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The Ministers No. 1 Goal By William Wood
This may come as a surprise to many preachers, but brothers, our number one goal is not to pound the last people over the head with their sins. They already know how wrong they are, and to be reminded of it every time they get near a preacher is like a thorn in their flesh. It does not draw them closer to the preacher, or cause them to want to sit in his church. Our responsibility as a soul winner is not to preach the law to a people who already know it, but don’t have the ability to live it. Our duty is to preach the Gospel, which is the answer to their inability to keep the law. To lash the sinners with the law at every opportunity is to drive them from our presence and from our churches, before they have been told of God’s Grace and Mercy that forgives them and furnishes the power they need to do better! It is true that many Christians love to sit in a church service and hear their pastor scold the visiting sinners for their sins. But let him touch on one of their own weaknesses and they are apt to sull the rest of the week! It gives us pleasure to hear the sins of others pointed out from the pulpit, but not our own. We are spectators, as we watch the guilty squirm under the lash of the law, or so we think! What do we suppose the scripture means that says, “The law kills.”! 2nd Corinthians 3:6 says the letter of the law killeth. Is the law wrong or bad? No! But to preach the law ahead of grace would cause a person to run away before he has the revelation that God’s Grace will forgive him of the worst kind of sin. There is no need to pray for a stone that is lying in the sun to get warm. It will get warm because of the sunlight that is shining on it. The Preacher of the Gospel should always be positive, telling of God’s willingness to forgive and forget. When we bring them to Christ and they receive the new life, then the old life will wither away automatically! How backwards we are to insist that a lost person clean up his life before he goes to the altar for salvation. He can’t do it, and more than likely he has already learned that he can’t do it. So what is the minister doing when he tells the sinner to clean up then he can get saved??? He is asking a leopard to change his spots. He is asking a pig to stay out of the mud. He is asking a lost sinner to act like a saint, and that can’t happen! But tell him that God has an experience for him, which is a supernatural change in his nature, that will give him the spiritual power to do better, and you have given him a ray of hope, if he will repent and desire that change! We come to Christ just as we are, without one thought that we deserve His Mercy, and He meets us on that ground! One more statement about God’s Law. None of us can keep it perfectly, and that includes those of us who have been born again. But the new nature that He gives us makes us desire to keep it, and that is what our Lord looks at. Amen
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COMMUNITY NEWS
2015 Miss Arkansas County Rice Contest Rice is one of the largest grown crops in Arkansas County and is very important to the economy of our county. In an effort to bring about a better appreciation of our rice industry locally, all persons ages 16 to 19 are invited to participate in the Miss Arkansas County Rice Contest scheduled for March 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office in DeWitt. Local businesses and organizations are urged to sponsor contestants. Any person who resides in Arkansas County and is enrolled in school who is 16 years old, or turns 16 years old during the 2014-2015 school year, to any person no more than 19 years
old is eligible to participate. Miss Arkansas County Rice will represent our county in the state contest in August. Rice is the largest cash field crop in Arkansas and is very important to the economy of our state. The purpose of this contest is to focus the attention of the general public of Arkansas on the importance of the rice industry to the economy of our state and to promote interest in rice cookery and rice promotion among the youth in the rice producing areas of Arkansas. Each contestant should bring to the contest a typewritten copy of the recipe; a finished rice dish
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A Thought By Michael P. Daniel “If I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. But when one stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. He who is not with me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.” Luke 11:20-23 NKJV There are few among us who consider ourselves “against” Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven any more than we would consider that we “despise” The Lord or “abhor” His judgments and statutes (Leviticus 26:15). That is, we would find it difficult to believe we “hate” The Lord in any way. Yet when we are challenged by the Scriptures and by the world (and we are!) to show what our love for the Kingdom looks like, that is quite a bit more difficult because Jesus expresses nor offers any “middle ground”. There is no gray area or third choice when it comes to defining who we are as the people of The Lord, the people of The Church, the very Body of Christ in the world today. The challenge for us, then, is not to prove we do not “despise” The Lord; rather our sanctification depends upon our willingness, our eagerness to show to the world why Love is worth the trouble. Jesus could have very easily faded into the culture and assimilated Himself in such a way that no one would have even noticed Him except to maybe refer to Him as a “good ol’ boy”. He could have tried to make changes from within very quietly, very moderately, and few would have noticed. Yet The Word Made Flesh cannot – must not – be so ambivalent. The very nature of the Gospel itself defies everything we have been socially conditioned and taught to believe; i.e., “just be a good person”. Unlike the Good News itself, being a “good person” is arbitrary and completely subjective. So it is not about whether we hate The Lord or simply refrain from committing evil acts (being more mindful of social consequences rather than spiritual ones); it is entirely about whether we love The Lord and are willing to stick our necks out for the sake of the Good News. Jesus did precisely this while He was being followed and observed so those who would follow would learn and eventually hear that “he who does not gather with Me scatters”. A quote attributed to Billy Graham pretty much sums up what it means to be a “social” Christian: “We are much more afraid to offend our neighbor than we are to offend The Lord”. I think, however, that if we are more diligent about what it takes to Love The Lord by “loving our neighbors as ourselves”, we will find our neighbors much more receptive to our “gathering” rather than the world’s “scattering”. Therefore Jesus asks, “Who is with Me?” The Church responds, “We are!” The world will respond, “MYOB (mind your own business)”. Blessings, Michael
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DeWitt PTA Sock Hop By Shelly Faulkner The annual PTA Sock Hop was held Friday, February 6th from 5:30-7:30 at the DeWitt Elementary cafeteria and gym.
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Memories of Dean Smith Trigger the Glory Years of Razorback Basketball By Robert Shields The passing of Dean Smith hit me more than I expected. Many of my basketball memories are tied to Smith, and I was very saddened to learn of his death over the weekend. I grew up watching Smith coach. In the college basketball world after John Wooden, he was the giant of the game, perhaps bigger than even his former student, Michael Jordan. I fondly remember Smith’s first national championship against Georgetown when Fred Brown threw the ball away to James Worthy to dash the Hoyas’ opportunity to win the game. The freshman Jordan hit the game winner moments before and everyone was floored that Dean Smith would set a play for a freshman in such a crucial situation. I had the fortunate opportunity to see Smith coach in the 1990 NCAA tournament when North Carolina met the Razorbacks at Reunion Arena in Dallas, which was then known as Barnhill South. The Razorbacks had three great sophomores in Lee Mayberry, Todd Day, and Oliver Miller. I would be remiss, though, not to mention senior Lenzie Howell, who was the glue of that team, and Truck Bowers, a fire hydrant of a guard. The super-power Tar Heels slimly led at the half. I will always remember being downstairs in the concourse talking with the Tar Heel fans who were so arrogant in thinking the game was over. I warned them that Todd Day, who had early foul trouble, sat almost the entire
first half and was going to torch them in the second half as they had no one to match up with him. They pretended to not even know who he was. The second half was a blow out for the Razorbacks. Day ignited the team, and the Razorback faithful in almost every trip down court would rise to its feet raising their hands in the three-point signal in anticipation. It was the only time in my life that I ever saw Dean Smith throw his hands up in futility and quit coaching as he sat down realizing his fate. This Razorback team went on to the NCAA Final Four, but lost in the semifinals to a great Duke team that featured Christian Laettner, Thomas Hill, Bobby Hurley, and Grant Hill. Duke would eventually get blown out by UNLV. One year later in the regular season of 1991, the Razorbacks got their chance at UNLV in Barnhill Arena. It was one of the most-anticipated Razorback games in history as UNLV was undefeated and No. 1 in the nation and the Razorbacks were No. 2. It was a lot of money at the time, but I bought a student ticket for $75 to see the game. UNLV decided in the first half to run with the Hogs, which was a mistake, and the Razorbacks went into the locker room with a four-point lead. Fans were bouncing around a blow-up shark in an effort to get under the skin of Coach Jerry Tarkanian. He only laughed. Tark the Shark realized he had the talent to slow it down and beat the
Razorbacks in the half court. The Rebels talent included Plastic Man Stacy Augmon, George Ackles, Greg Anthony, Anderson Hunt, and Larry Johnson -- all of whom players were drafted into the NBA. In the half court, the Rebels defense took over and slowed the Razorback fast break to win the game. Todd Day and Larry Johnson got in a struggle that resulted in the now-famous quote in Razorback lore where Larry Johnson tells Nolan Richardson that he needs to go get “some men.” Nolan takes that advice and gets Corliss Williamson, Corey Beck, Scotty Thurman, Dwight Stewart, Clint McDaniel, and Tank Robinson to win the national championship. Nolan left the court as the winner over most of the legendary coaches at the time -- including Coach K at Duke, Lute Olson at Arizona, Larry Brown at Kansas, and even Dean Smith at UNC. In 1993, a very young Razorback team took the Tar Heels to the wire. The Razorbacks had the phenomenal freshmen in Thurman and Williamson. In the most crucial possession of the game with under a minute to play, Donald Williams for North Carolina beat a young Cory Beck on a back cut and then went on to lead UNC to the national championship over Michigan and became the tournament MVP. In 1994, the Razorbacks would get payback to Duke and player of the year Grant Hill in the NCAA national title game. The game was tight and with under a minute the Razorbacks
had the ball on the inbound. The ball was inbounded to Dwight Stewart who fumbled it but pitched it over to Scotty Thurman who launched his trademark rainbow three-pointer over the outstretched hands of Antonio Lang. Today the legendary call of Jim Nantz is still in my head, “One on the shot clock, Thurman beat it, Ohhhhh, he’s got it.” The Razorbacks would right the 1993 loss to North Carolina in the Final Four in 1995 in the semifinal game. UNC was loaded with talent with Rasheed Wallace, Jerry Stackhouse, Donald Williams, and Dante Calabria. Again, Dean Smith was outcoached by Nolan as the Razorbacks ended up winning easily sending the Razorbacks to the national title game for the second time. The Razorbacks for the first time in 12 games had to wear the visiting red in the title game against UCLA, and the Bruins snapped the Razorbacks’ 11-game NCAA tournament winning streak. It was an amazing run for the Razorbacks from 1990 through 1995. And somehow in all that Razorback history, Dean Smith was very much a part of it. His passing leaves me a little sad and longing for a time when college basketball just seemed like a better sport than it is today. Send your Dean Smith memories to fromthebench@yahoo.com.
SA Rice Attends Cuba Interest Meeting with Arkansas Legislators LITTLE ROCK, AR -- USA Rice Federation President & CEO Betsy Ward attended a joint meeting of the Arkansas House and Senate Agriculture Committees here yesterday to discuss the potential impact the Cuban market will have on Arkansas agriculture. The meeting, organized by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and sponsored by the
Arkansas Rice Federation and the Poultry Federation, was attended by members of both the Senate and House agriculture committees who heard several presentations on this emerging market. University of Arkansas’s Dr. Eric Wailes discussed historical ag trade trends between the U.S. and Cuba; Marvin Childers of the Poultry Federation
presented the poultry perspective on trade; and Riceland Foods’ Bill Reed and Terry Harris shared the outlook for rice, including several personal anecdotes about travel they’ve undertaken to the Island. Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Warren Carter added an overall farmer’s perspective as well. “It was important for the state legislators to hear the enormous potential this
market has for U.S. agriculture, particularly in Arkansas when it comes to chicken and rice, but also for them to hear the many challenges that remain,” Ward said. “Ideally we’d like Congress and the Administration to hear from the state legislators and governors about how important the Cuban market is.” Contact: Michael Klein (703) 236-1458
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LOCAL NEWS LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CECIL PATRICIA GOODWIN, DECEASED CASE NO: PR-2014NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF CECIL PATRICIA GOODWIN, DECEASED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary were granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Cecil Patricia Goodwin., deceased, on this 30th day of January, 2015 by the Probate Court of Arkansas County, Arkansas, Southern District. All persons having claims or demands against said estate or for a contest of said will must be present them, duly authenticated, to the undersigned for allowance before the end of six (6) months from the date of first publication of this notice. If not so presented within such time, they will be forever barred. THIS NOTICE GIVEN ON this 12 day of February, 2015. Linda Lou Cooper LINDA LOU COOPER Charles Daniel Goodwin CHARLES DANIEL GOODWIN C/O LINDA LOU COOPER 1004 CACHE RIVER ROAD NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72116 Adv. 7-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE RESOLUTION 2015 - 02 A RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT 9, IN THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS. WHEREAS, Kirk Meins, who presently holds the office of Justice of the Peace of Arkansas County, State of Arkansas, who has moved from his Justice of the Peace District 9 into another JP District; and WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the Quorum Court of the County of Arkansas, State of Arkansas, to declare that a vacancy has occurred in the office of the Justice of the Peace, District 9, in the County of Arkansas, State of Arkansas, as authorized by Amendment 55 of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and specifically is cited by Arkansas Code Annotated 14-14-1309. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT A VACANCY IS DECLARED TO EXIST IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT 9. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT THE QUORUM COURT WILL MEET ON ITS REGULAR SHEDULED MEETING AT 9:30 A.M. ON FEBRUARY 10, 2015 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DECLARING THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT 9. FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ON THIS 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2015. APPROVED:
Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST:
Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 6-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-06 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A GAME AND FISH EDUCATION FUND BUDGET FOR 2015: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: Game and Fish Education Fund Budget for calendar year 2015 is hereby established and shall become part of the 2015 Budget in the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and 56/100 ($25,973.56), derived from the Department of Education, FY14 Conservation Education Grant from Game and Fish Commission Fines, pursuant to A.C.A. 15-41-209, which may be expended in the form of grants for established school education programs and has disbursed the above sum to Arkansas County, where the offenses occurred. ARTICLE II: No expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other that the fund specified in this Ordinance or amendment thereto. ARTICLE III: Section 3013-0107 “Game and Fish Education Fund” of the Special Revenue Fund Budget for calendar year 2015 is hereby created and is further amended by appropriating the sum of Twenty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and 56/100 ($25,973.56), to be shared equally between the DeWitt and Stuttgart School Districts for the purposes prescribed by A.C.A. 6-16-1101 for established school education programs on Fish and Wildlife Conservation and other lawful purposes, which represents previously unanticipated and unbudgeted funds in the amount set forth below: SECTION 3013-0107 GAME AND FISH EDUCATION FUND
Sub C-Other Services & Charges…Line 3100-Other Misc…$25,973.56 Total: $25,973.56 ARTICLE IV: Any transfer of monies between the various funds of the County or transfers within the major category enumerated above shall be made only with the prior approval of the Arkansas County Quorum Court, provided, however, all transfers budgeted in the budget shall be exempted from the provisions of this Section. ARTICLE V: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE VI: This Ordinance being necessary for budget and auditing purposes the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of February 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 7-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2014-30, ESTABLISHING A ROAD DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR 2015, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUOURM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The Road Department Budget for year 2015 is hereby amended to decrease the number of Machine Operator Positions by two (2) and add two (2) Assistant Road Foremen Positions at a salary of Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen Dollars and 83/100 ($2,215.83) per month for the remaining eleven (11) months of 2015. ARTICLE II: Section 2000-0200 “Road Department Budget” of the individual budget of the Special Revenue Code for Arkansas County for the calendar year 2015 is hereby further amended by decreasing the number of Machine Operator Positions by two (2) and adding two (2) Assistant Road Foremen Positions at a salary of Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen Dollars and 83/100 ($2,215.83) per month for the remaining eleven (11) months of 2015. ARTICLE III: This Ordinance shall be retroactive to February 1, 2015. ARTICLE IV: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE V: This Ordinance being necessary for budget and auditing purposes and for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of February 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 7-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPRPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2013-25, ESTABLISHING A 911 BUDGET FOR 2014; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The following previous appropriations to the 911 Budget for Arkansas County for calendar year 2014 is hereby decreased by the amounts set forth below and beside each: SECTION 3020-0501, 911 BUDGET Sub B-Supplies…Line2024-Maint & Service Contract…$8,000.00 Total: $8,000.00 ARTICLE II: Section 3020-0501 “911 Budget” which is an individual budget of the Special Revenue Funds Code for Arkansas County for the calendar year of 2014 is hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation to the 911 Budget in order to pay remaining expenses for the 2014 calendar year are hereby increased by the amounts set forth below and beside each. SECTION 3020-0501, 911 Budget Sub D-Capital Outlay…Line 4004-Mach & Equipment…$8,000.00 Total $8,000.00 ARTICLE III: This Ordinance shall be retroactive to December 9, 2014. ARTICLE IV: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE V: This Ordinance being necessary for budget and auditing purposes and for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of February 2015. Thomas E. Best
Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 7-1tfc
As Cattle Numbers Rise Across U.S., Prices Expected to Remain Steady in Arkansas As overall cattle numbers across the country inched up by one percent in 2014, beef cattle numbers in Arkansas remained unchanged while dairy cattle numbers dropped significantly, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Jan. 1, 2015 Cattle Inventory. The report shows overall U.S. cattle — including all cattle and calves — increasing 1 percent over Jan. 1, 2014 numbers to 89.9 million head as of Jan. 1, 2015. Almost all categories of cattle, including heifers, steers, bulls and calves weighing less than 500 lbs., increased across the country. While the overall number is an increase over the Jan. 1, 2014 cattle census of 88.5 million head, it is still significantly lower than the 25-year peak of more than 103 million head across the country in 1996. In Arkansas, however, total cattle and calves across the state decreased by 1 percent to about 1.64 million head, with several other benchmark numbers remaining roughly the same. While the number of bulls remained unchanged at 55,000 head and the number of calves weighing less than 500 lbs. increased from 360,000 to 380,000, the number of adult steers decreased by 15,000 head to 130,000. The number of Arkansas beef cows that calved in 2014 increased slightly over the previous year, from 862,000 to 863,000, but the number of milk cows that calved in 2014 dropped by 12 percent from 2013 numbers, from 8,000 head to 7,000. University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Professor Tom Troxel, Associate Department Head of Animal Science, said calving rates across the country during 2014 were strong. “On a positive note, the 2014 U.S. calf crop was reported at 33.9 million, which implies a crop percentage of 89 percent, the highest percentage since 2006,” Troxel said. The figure means that about 89 percent of all cows and heifers produced calves. “The increase in calf crop percentage maybe a result of culling unproductive cows, primarily due to drought over the past 3-5 years.” Arkansas ranchers enjoyed cool spring and summer with plenty of rain throughout the state in 2014, a situation that Troxel said may set the stage for ranchers to increase their herds. “With record prices, many cattle producers found it very difficult to keep extra heifers,” Troxel said. “Other ranchers, given the extra forage and hay production, decided to retain extra heifers to expand their herd size for future production.” Troxel said cattle producers will likely see high selling prices in 2015, and many producers are expecting prices for weaned and yearling calves to average 13 and 10 percent higher, respectively, over last year’s prices in 2015. He said the slight increase in supply across the country may take a while to affect the average consumer’s pocketbook, however. “I don’t anticipate any decline in retail price of meat until 2016,” Troxel said. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
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UAM Student Receives Tri-State Soybean Forum Scholarship
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Delivery Phone 548-2541 Minimum Donation $10.00 Tri-State Soybean Forum Chair Bruce Garner congratulates the 2015 Scholarship Recipients during this year’s forum in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Pictured from left are Garner, Whit Ables of Mississippi, Romeo Stallings of Louisiana, and Dustin North of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
Dustin North of Stuttgart, a senior plant and soil science major at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is the Arkansas recipient of the 2015 Tri-State Soybean Forum Scholarship. The Tri-State Soybean Forum Scholarship Program was established to assist students in Arkansas, Louisiana, and
Mississippi who are pursuing careers in the agricultural field with an interest in soybean crop production and protection. North attended Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas prior to enrolling at UAM. For the past three years, he has worked summers at the Rice Research
& Extension Center in Stuttgart. North is a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society and is scheduled to graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He plans to enter graduate school with a focus on plant breeding and genetics.
PBJEOC to Deliver Food Commodities Dewitt – Hard times across the region have left many struggling to feed their homes. For those needing help with food programs, Food Commodities may be the answer. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is where the USDA buys the food, including processing and packaging, and ships it to individual areas. PBJCEOC- Arkansas County will distribute commodities on February 25, 2015 at #1 Ron Fowler Road at the Community Center in Dewitt from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applicants for food commodities assistance must meet income eligibility. Income eligibility may be determined by meeting one of the following criteria; the household participation in the food stamp program, household
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meeting financial eligibility criteria requirements which compares the household size and income to the state income guidelines of 130% poverty level, or a foster child, or children being automatically eligible. For a household of 1, monthly countable income limit is $1,265. For each additional person in the household, add $436. Countable income includes check stubs, child support, un-employment, housing utility assistance, SSI, SSA, TEA, VAS and retirement benefits. To apply for assistance, the household should bring picture id of person requesting food and have a working knowledge of household income. Additional information may be required during the interview process. Failure to provide verification requested
may result in delay or denial of assistance. For questions, call PBJCEOC at (870) 536-0046 or visit their website at pbjceoc.org PBJCEOC is a private, non-profit organization which operates an extensive range of social programs and services targeting low income households. PBJCEOC works in conjunction with other agencies and organizations to provide assistance to low-income families and individuals within the community. The range of services provided can vary with the needs of each community. Some of the services offered consist of: Housing, Food, Employment Services, Weatherization and Energy Assistance.
Regional Quiz Bowl Top photo: Monica Box, Hallie Horton, Kaitlyn Morgan, Sean Cunningham, Caitlin Jones; Bottom photo: Monica Box, Jase Ringo, Sean Cunningham, Bradley Haynes, Kaitlyn Morgan and Bill Koen. Not pictured team members are: Hallie Horton and Caitlin Jones.
A Regional Quiz Bowl was held on Friday, February 6 at the PCCUA-DeWitt campus. Seven schools participated: Crossett, DeWitt, Dumas, Hamburg, Helena, Monticello and Stuttgart. Helena dropped out after one round. Stuttgart placed first without losing against one team. Monticello finished second, Dumas placed third and DeWitt placed fourth. Daniel White is the Quiz Bowl Coach and Megan Padgett is the GT Coordinator who helped bring the event to DeWitt.
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PCCUA is seeking your comments Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas will have an evaluation from a team representing the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools on April 20-22, 2015. PCCUA has been accredited by the commission since 1972 Since that date, the College has received regularly scheduled evaluations reviewing the College’s ability to meet the HLC Criteria for Accreditation. Part of the process for that evaluation is to seek third party comments from the public. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the College: Third Party Comment on Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411. Comments may be submitted to the Commission’s website at www. ncahlc.org Public comments submitted to HLC should address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and must be received by March 2, 2015.
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Pride, The Cause of National Destruction
By Michael Waldroup
Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” In Daniel 4: 28-37, is the story of King Nebuchadnezzar whose heart was lifted up in pride as he looked upon the majesty of his kingdom. Because of his pride, God took his understanding from him for seven years. He lived as an animal, his hair grew long like eagle feathers, his nails grew like bird claws, and he ate grass with the oxen. At the end of days appointed by God, his mind returned to him and his understanding was quite different about the Most High God than it was seven years earlier. He had just graduated from God’s Holy Ghost Training School with a degree in the sovereignty of God. Here is part of his graduating acceptance speech. Daniel 4:35, “All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?” Daniel 4:37, “Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. King Belshazzar, son of Nebuchadnezzar, knew all that was done to his father because of his pride against God, yet he still didn’t humble his heart, but rather lifted himself up in pride against the Lord of Heaven. Because of this, his kingdom was taken by another nation and he was slain.
When a nation becomes so full of pride that it no longer feels it needs God’s help and begins to remove Him from society through laws enacted by its proud religious and political leaders, that nation is near its end! Jeremiah18:7, “At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it;” There comes a time when a nation reaches the point of no return. The line between mercy and judgment has been crossed. Jeremiah 12:17, “But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.” In the early 1800’s, we were at war with militant Islam. Our third president, Thomas Jefferson, acquired an English translated Quran which equipped him with everything he needed to know on how to respond to threats from the Islamic government. Today, proud America is giving a book called the Bible which equips her with everything she needs to know and expect from the Almighty concerning a nation that has forgotten Him. Psalms 9:17, “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” Jeremiah 50:31-32, “Behold, I am against thee, O thou most proud, saith the Lord God of hosts: for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee.” These are not threats from an Islamic terrorist group, they are promises from God.
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Delta Regional Authority Initiates Installation of New $3 Million Airport Hangar for Stuttgart Municipal Airport STUTTGART, Ark. – The City of Stuttgart can begin the installation of a new $3 million airport hangar – expanding facilities and office space for the Stuttgart Municipal Airport and CAVU Aerospace, Inc. – Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill announced today. “Stuttgart’s municipal airport connects local businesses to communities across our region – creating jobs and economic opportunity. We are proud to help expand those opportunities with this strategic investment and – together with the hard work and passion of the people of Stuttgart – deliver a stronger future for the entire community,” DRA’s Chairman Masingill said. The DRA provided local officials with a notice to proceed with the investment of $200,000 – the final piece of a total investment by federal, state, and local entities of more than $3 million for the new hangar. The investment will allow for the completion of the new hangar and improvements to road and parking infrastructure. Together, the investments will add capacity to the airport’s current 20,000-square-foot building that houses CAVU Aerospace Inc. and airport administration. The new building will consist of 46,000 square feet for a commercial hangar with approximately 1,600 square
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